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Meech’s Web Cleaner Improves Quality and Saves Money in Plastic Bag Manufacture

In every manufacturing industry, improving quality and reducing wastage is of prime importance. None more so than in plastic bag manufacture, where the Tornado Web Cleaner from Meech International is successfully used around the world to remove waste particles, or chad, after the die cutting process.

10/12/08

Static Pinning Now Used as Alternative to Hot Sealing in Horizontal Flow Wrapping Applications

Horizontal Flow Wrapping is a popular technique for over-wrapping a wide variety of products including cartons, food products and pharmaceuticals. Often referred to as shrink-wrapping or overwrapping, the technique uses polyethylene and other shrink films to provide skin tight packaging.

27/11/08

Drying Steel - Cheaper and More Effective with JetStream

It is widely accepted throughout industry that compressed air is an expensive and energy inefficient option for many drying applications. With companies looking to reduce costs, particularly in competitive and price-sensitive markets, there is now a solution on the market that can significantly cut these costs – JetStream.

15/10/08

Meech Enjoy Success for SpeedDri at Automechanika Frankfurt

With over 166,000 visitors from 146 countries, the 20th Automechanika was a truly international event for the automotive industry. Meech International exhibited for the first time and was delighted with both the number and quality of enquiries.

15/10/08

Static Solutions on Show at Fakuma

Meech International will be showing a range of static control equipment on Stand B5-5123 at this year’s Fakuma, 14th – 18th October 2008. With a host of innovative solutions for the plastics processing industry, of particular interest will be Meech’s 992v3 static generator, ideal for in-mould labelling applications and the Meech Model 976, which provides long range ionisation without moving airflow for injection and blown moulding.

06/10/08

High Thrust Jets – More Air, Less Noise

Energy saving High Thrust Jets from Meech Air Technology provides companies with a high power blast of air, whilst reducing compressor demand and lowering noise levels. Designed to improve quality in applications such as swarf removal, product drying and material conveying, the high thrust jets are ideal for companies looking to reduce energy bills while increasing performance.

17/09/08

Meech’s IML Solution Improves Quality for Chinese Injection Moulding Company

In Mould Labelling (IML) is becoming more and more popular, with many companies adopting IML as a clean and effective way of decorating injection moulded parts, particularly in consumer electronics. IML is the process whereby a label is inserted into the mould before the injection moulding takes place; the label then becomes an integral part of the final product.

16/09/08

Insulative or Conductive ? The New Surface Resistivity Meter from Meech Gives the Answer

The new 990SRM from Meech International is a compact, hand-held unit for measuring the surface resistivity of a material. This information, displayed in the industry standard unit of Ohms per square, provides users with a quick and easy method of assessing a material’s characteristics, as well as helping them to decide whether quality or productivity problems may be due to static charge.

15/08/08

New SpeedDri Air Drying System on Show for the First Time at Automechanika

Meech International will be showing a range of products for the automotive industry on Stand A38 in hall 9.2 at this year’s Automechanika, 16th – 21st September 2008 in Frankfurt. On show for the first time is the innovative SpeedDri, a new system for the fast and efficient drying of waterborne paint jobs throughout the car refinishing industry. Also, for bodyshops looking for handheld dust removal tools, the Meech Model 954 shockless ionising air gun provides an ergonomic and lightweight solution for neutralising static charge and removing dust contamination during panel preparation. Alternatively for companies in the vehicle or component manufacturing environment, the JetStream ionising air knife system is used for the removal of contaminants prior to painting. Examples of all the equipment mentioned will be on the stand, providing the opportunity for visitors to see how easy they are to operate and maintain.

11/08/08

Meech China Shows A Host of Static Solutions at Packaging 2008, Beijing

Meech International will be showing its new Model 992v3 Static Generator amongst a host of static control solutions on stand W2 - 4409 at Packaging 2008, Bejing. As well as showcasing new products, Meech will demonstrate how its products can help improve efficiency and ultimately profitability for companies within the packaging industry. Meech is also looking to expand its operations in North China and is happy to talk to any prospective distributors for its comprehensive range of static control solutions.

08/08/08

Free Application Notes Highlight the Versatility of the Meech Cabinet Cooler

To accompany the special summer price on its Cabinet Cooler, Meech Air Technology (MAT), a division of global static control and compressed air specialists, has recently uploaded a number of application notes that highlight how the Cabinet Cooler has been used by companies to prevent overheating and subsequent breakdown or damage to their control systems.

28/07/08

Air Technology Application Notes Now Available for Free Download

Meech Air Technology (MAT), a division of global static control and compressed air specialists, Meech International, has recently updated its website with a host of free, downloadable application notes. Having supplied industry for over 20 years with a comprehensive range of compressed air products, The MAT division has built up an impressive portfolio of examples where Meech products have been used throughout industry. These applications include energy saving, noise reduction and efficient cooling.

07/07/08

Improve Laminating Quality – World Leader Chooses Meech

TechNova manufactures offset plates as part of an ongoing partnership with Agfa-Gevaert N.V. and is a world leader in the supply of printing products throughout the world. With the purchase and installation of 2 web cleaning manifold systems from Meech International, TechNova has now further improved quality and reduced reject rates on its production line.

07/07/08

And the Journey Begins… One Week before the African Adventure Starts

Over the next few months, staff at Witney-based manufacturing company, Meech International, will be following a new website with great interest as they track the fortunes of a group of intrepid adventurers. The website www.africandescent.co.uk will follow the endeavours of four university students as they drive their specially modified Land Rover Defender the length of Africa, from Alexandria to Cape Town. Once in the Kalahari, they will then run 645 km across the desert, as a relay. Each team member will run the equivalent of a half marathon every day for eight days. A feat that has never been attempted before.

19/06/08

Meech Install Static and Web Cleaning Solutions to Reduce Waste and Improve Quality and Operator Safety

Vaassen Flexible Packaging BV, based in the Netherlands and part of the Clondalkin Group, is a specialist manufacturer of inner liners for the tobacco industry. With a comprehensive range of the products, the company’s annual production covers the industry’s demand for 400 billion cigarettes, mainly supplied throughout Europe.

19/06/08